Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri participated in a ceremonial event organized by the Separate Infantry Company of the Peacekeeping Forces of the Republic of Moldova, stationed in the village of Varnița, Anenii Noi district. 

On this occasion, the Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration expressed his gratitude and high appreciation for the work carried in the perimeter of the Security Zone by the military contingent of the Peacekeeping Forces of the Republic of Moldova, the delegation of the Republic of Moldova to the Joint Control Commission, as well as by the responsible representatives of all national public institutions (central, territorial and local), whose daily efforts ensure the maintenance of peace, security and public order in this area. 

The dedication and ongoing efforts of Moldovan military personnel and public servants to maintain peace, protect fundamental human rights and freedoms, and safeguard the constitutional values, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova were recognized. 

At the same time, the Deputy Prime Minister called for a change to the current model of the peacekeeping forces and for it to be replaced by a civilian mission with an international mandate, which would play an important role in the country’s reintegration process. According to him, such a mission would help to build trust between the two banks of the Nistru River and create more favorable conditions for identifying a peaceful and sustainable settlement of the conflict. 

Peacekeepers and Moldovan public servants were awarded honorary distinctions and certificates of merit, and were promoted in military rank for their exemplary performance of their duties and outstanding professional achievements. 

Approximately 4 000 children and young people from the Transnistrian region and the municipality of Bender are integrated into the national education system, studying in general, vocational and higher education institutions. This figure also includes around 2 000 pupils enrolled in Romanian-language educational institutions located in the region and administered by the Ministry of Education and Research. 

In the 2025-2026 academic year, 971 pupils residing in the Transnistrian region and the municipality of Bender attended general education institutions located on the right bank of the Nistru River. The majority were enrolled in educational institutions in the Dubăsari, Anenii Noi and Rezina districts and were funded under the same conditions as all other pupils within the public education system, without distinction based on their place of residence. 

In addition, 346 young people residing in the Transnistrian region were enrolled in state-funded places at vocational and technical education institutions. The average annual cost of educating one student amounts to 26 000 lei in vocational schools and 32 500 lei in colleges and centres of excellence. 

At the same time, 674 young people from the region are studying in state-funded places at public higher education institutions, including as part of the compensatory year scheme. The costs of their education, scholarships and accommodation in student dormitories are estimated at more than 37,4 million lei. These measures contribute to expanding educational opportunities and integrating young people into the unified educational space of the Republic of Moldova. 

In order to facilitate further education and the use of the acquired qualifications outside of the Republic of Moldova, graduates of educational institutions from the Transnistrian region may benefit from the mechanism for the issuance and apostille of neutral-format diplomas. As of 30 June 2026, a total of 681 neutral-format diplomas had been apostilled, including 26 during the first half of 2026. This mechanism does not imply the recognition of diplomas issued by non-accredited structures in the region, but it provides diploma holders a neutral-format education document that can be apostilled by the Republic of Moldova, thereby expanding their educational opportunities at the international level.  

On 24 July 2026, Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri, together with the representatives of the Ministry of Education and Research and the Bureau for Reintegration Policies, held a working meeting with the directors of the eight Romanian-language educational institutions located in the Transnistrian region. 

During the discussions, participants noted the continued increase in the interest shown by children and their parents from the region in studying at these educational institutions, as reflected in the growing number of applications submitted. Particular attention was given to the admission process for lyceum education for the 2026-2027 school year, which is being conducted in two stages between 13 July and 14 august 2026. 

The participants discussed preparations for the start of the new school year, the readiness of schools to respond to the ever-growing demand, the need to expand and modernize educational infrastructure, as well as the persisting challenges that continue to hinder the full organization of the educational process. The need to develop concrete solutions capable of ensuring access to education based on national educational programmes and standards for the largest possible number of children from the region was once again emphasized.

In addition, it was highlighted that graduates of educational institutions located in the Transnistrian region who have completed their studies under the 11-year school education programme have the opportunity to participate in the admission competition for higher education institutions of the Republic of Moldova, including universities in Chișinău. Following successful admission, they may complete a compensatory educational year designed to facilitate the continuation of their studies and their successful integration into the national education system. 

The Ministry of Education and Research is currently developing an action plan aimed at supporting young people from educational institutions in the Transnistrian region who wish to continue their studies within the national education system. The planned measures include facilitating school transfers, providing information, counselling and other forms of assistance, as well as creating the necessary conditions for their successful integration and adaptation. 

Deputy Prime Minister Valeriu Chiveri reaffirmed that supporting the eight educational institutions and expanding access to quality education for young people from the region continue to be key priorities of the Government.

As of the end of the first half of 2026, the State Register of legal entities included a total of 2 492 economic operators from the left bank of the Nistru River and municipality of Bender. Of those, 461 were permanently registered, while 2 031 were temporarily registered with the Public Services Agency. 

Between 1 January and 30 June 2026, nine economic operators located in the Transnistrian region were permanently registered. During the same period, a further 17 economic operators were temporarily registered in accordance with the provisions of Government Decision № 815/2005.

Compared to 31 December 2025, the total number of economic operators registered with the Public Services Agency increased by 14 – from 2 478 to 2 492. Such dynamics confirm the consistent progress of the country’s economic reintegration process and the pragmatic approach of the business environment in the Transnistrian region.

For economic operators in the region, conducting commercial activities within the national legal framework, accessing services provided by the competent national authorities, and integrating into the Republic of Moldova’s trade system constitute important factors for stability, predictability, and sustainable development. At the same time, access to the European Union market plays a key role in expanding economic activity, attracting investment, and ensuring the continued development of enterprises in the region. 

On 24 July 2026 Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri held a meeting with the Ambassador of Romania to the Republic of Moldova, Cristian-Leon Țurcanu.

The Government’s current priorities on the country’s reintegration policies, together  with the measures planned for the upcoming period, were discussed.

During the meeting, it was emphasized that the authorities of the Republic of Moldova continue the promotion of draft legislative acts that will contribute to the more effective tax and customs reintegration of the activities of the economic operators from the Transnistrian region. At the same time, the authorities are finalizing the developing of the mechanism for operationalizing the Convergence Fund, which will provide additional benefits to residents whose place of residence is in the eastern districts of the country. 

In addition, the Deputy Prime Minister expressed appreciation to Romania for its continuing support for the Republic of Moldova, including through projects benefiting both banks of the Nistru River, in the areas of education, culture, as well as economic development and the strengthening of energy security.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the officials reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining a regular dialogue and close cooperation, while continuing to expand collaboration in areas of mutual interest.